Gavin DeGraw

The year 2015 was a lively one for the arts across the Peninsula and Hampton Roads.

From pop music to the fine arts, here is a "baker's dozen" list recalling some of the best and most prominent live performances we saw in the past year.

The Downtown Hampton Block Party provided plenty of great performances by local and national artists (climaxing with a free show by Ricky Skaggs that got moved indoors by the weather). Lots of great nights out on the block, but there was no sweeter moment than the evening in August when Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos — opening a night of blues rock acts — called longtime bass player (and Hampton resident) Paul Warren up...

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